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A warning has been issued to thousands of people over changes to Universal Credit by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

"It breaks my heart," says Linda Collier, casting a despondent look down Leigh's deserted high street.

John Swinney must do more to end Scotland’s cold homes crisis which remains an overwhelming priority for the public, fuel poverty experts have warned.

An advice hub has been set up to give face-to-face support to vulnerable residents in Stretford. Stretford Advice Hub, set up by Trafford council, will take place weekly at Stretford Public Hall aimed at giving residents information on issues including energy bills, care support, money worries, housing support and health.

Keir Starmer used the Scottish Labour general election launch to promise a review of the Tory rape clause if he becomes Prime Minister.

Labour would scrap the two-child cap on benefits “in an ideal world”, Keir Starmer has suggested.

Political pressure is continuing to grow on Falkirk Council as it considers reducing school hours in a bid to tackle a £62 million funding gap.

A Scots disabled grandad who was plunged into poverty after spending his £80,000 lotto win in two weeks says he is desperate for benefits after the Government cut off his supply.

Mum-of-three Gemma has been skipping meals so her youngest son can keep going to football training every week. It costs £5. Despite her sacrifices, she says the price of food, council tax and bills continuing to rise means she's continuing to struggle.

A man who spent 17 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit says he is living on benefits and has been forced to use his local foodbank as he awaits compensation for his wrongful conviction.

Kate Forbes has returned to the Scottish Government for the first time since last year's bitter SNP leadership contest.

The stars ate hitting the red carpet in New York City!

Last night, a major shake-up in Wigan's "weird" politics that emerged last year was cemented as Labour held onto their whopping 64-seat majority, while what remained of the Conservative opposition almost disappeared and was replaced by independent councillors standing on local issues.

A Scottish children's charity worker has described the harrowing levels of child poverty that she sees on a daily basis, due to the cost of living crisis. s through her job with Cash for Kids.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to visit Nigeria and have all their security costs covered by the Nigerian government, despite an estimated 87 million people in the country living in poverty.

Disability rights advocates and welfare campaigners have reacted with horror to "divisive" government plans that could see Personal Independence Payments (PIP) stopped for more than three million people who need extra help in their day-to-day lives.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Italian period drama “My Place Is Here” is being released in Italy by Adler Ent. on May 9, and is being sold at Cannes by Beta Cinema. Variety speaks to the film’s directors, Daniela Porto and Cristiano Bortone, and debuts its trailer (below).

The Scottish Government has announced an extra £80 million for affordable housing over the next two years.

Free childcare provision in Scotland should be urgently expanded to include kids under three to help reduce poverty rates, SNP ministers have been told.

Lola has been roundly panned by critics.The film marks her directorial debut, which she also wrote and stars in as the titular character, who is trying to get by on money from working in a drugstore and strip club while also protecting her younger brother from their alcoholic mother.The movie’s synopsis reads: “Lola James works to save enough money to get her little brother, Arlo, out of their toxic home.

Meghan Markle and Serena Williams are together again!

Ethan Shanfeld Joe Rogan has some choice words for TV’s most-watched daytime talk show. In a new episode of his “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, the host bonded with author and journalist Coleman Hughes over the latter’s tense appearance on “The View.” “It is the show that people love to hate,” Rogan said. “They get so much hate-watching … and viral clips of them saying ridiculous things.

Millions of workers received a huge pay boost earlier this week, as the National Living Wage rose to £11.44 - a jump of more than £1 per hour for working people struggling with the ever-rising cost of living.

Thousands of people across Greater Manchester are set to benefit after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced an extension to a scheme supporting vulnerable families.

Despite a huge £238 fall in the energy price cap at the start of April, millions of households will remain in debt or abject fuel poverty, according to Ofgem data. Poverty charity National Energy Action has said the ongoing energy crisis 'cannot be the new normal'.

It's the seaside resort famous for its illuminations - where Rishi Sunak's electoral woes could soon be lit up for all to see.

Tackling poverty could become an even bigger priority for Dumfries and Galloway Council with the establishment of a group focused solely on this pervasive issue.

Humza Yousaf has been told by the mum of a sick child to get a grip of the crisis in the NHS after her son faced a three-year wait for life-changing surgery.

A groundbreaking project which wipes out the debts of vulnerable families has been hailed for its impact on reducing poverty.

Around one in five people across the UK are set to receive a massive cash boost from next month, as the new State Pension rates are set to increase by as much as £902 each year for people on the full benefit.